The Fraud by Barbara Ewing

The Fraud by Barbara Ewing

1765. Filipo di Vecellio of Florence, portrait painter, is the toast of London: rich, successful, and married to Angelica, known as the most beautiful woman in the city. Their Pall Mall home is the hub of the art world; their impressive social gatherings run so smoothly by Filipo's silent sister, Francesca. But beneath the surface, the house conceals a swarm of dangerous secrets. Where does Francesca di Vecellio go as the sun sets over Covent Garden? And why are there always candles lit in her attic, while no candles burn for her brother's exquisite wife? Within the bustling artistic lives of the di Vecellios hides corruption and lies; love and tragedy. And wild ambition unbalances the capital's art world as, finally, a wonderful portrait battles for the right to paint the truth ...

'Mesmerically gripping' Sainsbury's Magazine ** 'The enormous spirit of the characters and overriding sense of fun gives this book warmth and appeal' Waterstone's Books Quarterly ** 'Written with insight, intelligence and style, a highly engaging and entertaining read with a complex plot and a cast of utterly believable characters' Sydney Morning Herald ** 'A good-humoured saga' Sun Herald **

Barbara Ewing is a New Zealand-born actress and author who lives in London. She has a university degree in English and Maori and won the Bancroft Gold Medal at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Please visit the author's website www.barbaraewing.com

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ISBN 13	9781847442024
ISBN 10	1847442021
Titre	The Fraud
Auteur	Barbara Ewing
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Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	Little, Brown Book Group
Année de publication	2009-04-02
Nombre de pages	416
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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